For almost two decades, tennis enthusiasts have been questioning about what Stefan Edberg actually used during the early 90's. Apparently he really used the Pro Staff Original 85 in Pro Staff Classic paintjob what is noticeable on many vintage photos of sports magazines but that is not the absolute correct answer. He had briefly used the Pro Staff Classic 85 indeed. The attached pictures shows the Pro Staff Classic 85 is in the same geometry as 95 sq in. version (oval cross-section) but smaller head sized.

For almost two decades, tennis enthusiasts have been questioning about what Stefan Edberg actually used during the early 90's. Apparently he really used the Pro Staff Original 85 in Pro Staff Classic paintjob what is noticeable on many vintage photos of sports magazines but that is not the absolute correct answer. He had briefly used the Pro Staff Classic 85 indeed. The attached pictures shows the Pro Staff Classic 85 is in the same geometry as 95 sq in. version (oval cross-section) but smaller head sized.

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Very interesting! Like most everybody around here, I thought Edberg used the Japanese version of the PS original with Classic PJ. So there was a Classic 85 never generally released.

I have two Pro Staff Original 85 with Classic paint job without bumper guards, three with bumper guards, three Pro Staff Classic 85, one Pro staff Classic 6.1 and two Pro Staff Classic 6.0.

The Pro Staff Classic 85 is a very maneuverable racket due to its head is very light weight and thanks for the oval cross section contributes the good aerodynamic condition but those are also the disadvantage conditions what compares with the legendary PS Original on the sensational feels from the ball impacts.

In early 90's, the midplus and oversize (95-110sq in.) were the mainstream of the modern rackets' head sizes for the marketing strategy of Wilson. But by that time, most of the top pros grew up with their favorable midsized rackets, such as Chris Evert, Stefan Edberg, Hana Mandlikova, Jakob Hlasek along with those young stars such as Pete Sampras, Jim Courier, Richard Krajicek, etc..... Therefore Wilson had produced exclusive midsized models to those top pros for endorsing their larger head frames. It should be very cost inefficient for pleasing the small target group to gain slim profits or even deficiency by marketing midsized rackets what Wilson believed. So, since 1993 they didn't have new midsized models until 2003 when the PS tour 90 was released to the market. I think that the 90 sq in. head sized rackets might be obsolete on the Wilson's racket list when Roger Federer retired.

i don't remember who i asked...maybe jared palmer...but it was a the u.s. open like 15 years ago...it was when the pro tour 280 came out....i asked him how the pt280 was and he loved it and then i asked him if edberg really used a pro staff classic and he told me no, it was a paintjob of his old racquet..

Edberg's personal PS Original with Classic paint job racket is 360g (unstrung) and 8pts head light.
The one what Love15 have bought from Japan should be the public version, it's not the same specs as Edberg actually used.
I'm also looking forward for the feedback of how that public verson plays by Love15.

Edberg's personal PS Original with Classic paint job racket is 360g (unstrung) and 8pts head light.
The one what Love15 have bought from Japan should be the public version, it's not the same specs as Edberg actually used.
I'm also looking forward for the feedback of how that public verson plays by Love15.

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I also purchased the Japan version a year back or so but I didn't string it up, just for collection.
It is not like a St. Vincent that Edberg used to play with, for one it has the bumper guard, and a black buttcap.
85 SQ, really great paintjob, my guess is that it plays like a standard Taiwan 6.0 Original. Not that unique St. Vincent feel prolly.

Here are some pics of my Japan version...
great PJ and as you can see, it still has the plastic wrapped around the handle, hehehe.
The paint is so cool and unique I don't dare to take it out on court...

I have one of those Pro Staff 6.0 with the PS Classic paint job. In terms of feel, the racquet is very comparable to the original pro staff. However, due to its slightly lighter weight, it is more maneuverable. Obviously, as all of you PS original enthusiasts know, there is no other sweetspot in tennis that feels "sweeter" than this racquet. Well, it is my personal opinion, but I think that this PS Classic paint job version would appeal to many of you who love the feel of the original PS but can't quite handle the weight.

I have two Pro Staff Original 85 with Classic paint job without bumper guards, three with bumper guards, three Pro Staff Classic 85, one Pro staff Classic 6.1 and two Pro Staff Classic 6.0.

The Pro Staff Classic 85 is a very maneuverable racket due to its head is very light weight and thanks for the oval cross section contributes the good aerodynamic condition but those are also the disadvantage conditions what compares with the legendary PS Original on the sensational feels from the ball impacts.

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So I take it you prefer the PS Original then? Would you be willing to sell off the PS Classic 85? Can you e-mail me at jayserinos99 at yahoo dot com if you are?

I remember having this discussion with a friend back in the early 90's on Edberg's racket. He had both the Pro Staff Classic as well as the PS Original. After looking at various photos in magazines back then, we were convinced that it was indeed an Original with the Classic PJ... Thinking back, it was my first exposure to "PJ" player-edition rackets...

I just have a chance to acquire a few Edberg racquets.. Equijet, in your Edberg collection do you have any of those that have a St. Vincent paint job as Ps classic 85??I am wondering about it.. I have one actually play by Edberg and paint job as PS Classic but the butt cap was a St. Vincent.. I also have one with the Butt Cap as Taiwanese .. they have almost identical specs.. weight and setup....

Dudes,
it plays nice !
better say, SHE is nice !
Smooth, well balanced, obviously she has not a big sweet pot, but when u got it, that's sound great !
Very solid, you can hit a coin from a backside corner, back sliding nice, on the forehand is better hit straight, with no top spin, and the ball will fly fast and accurate.
Love it, but after one hour quite tired.
She is like a nice demanding babes, u can make love, but take care !
L15

I remember having this discussion with a friend back in the early 90's on Edberg's racket. He had both the Pro Staff Classic as well as the PS Original. After looking at various photos in magazines back then, we were convinced that it was indeed an Original with the Classic PJ... Thinking back, it was my first exposure to "PJ" player-edition rackets...

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I was (and still am) a huge Edberg fan, but I never knew about the PJ thing until 6 or 7 years ago when I got back into tennis and read the "classic" TW forums. I even bought a PSC 6.1 95 as my first "true" frame and emulated my game around Edberg.

I have two Pro Staff Original 85 with Classic paint job without bumper guards, three with bumper guards, three Pro Staff Classic 85, one Pro staff Classic 6.1 and two Pro Staff Classic 6.0.

The Pro Staff Classic 85 is a very maneuverable racket due to its head is very light weight and thanks for the oval cross section contributes the good aerodynamic condition but those are also the disadvantage conditions what compares with the legendary PS Original on the sensational feels from the ball impacts.